Primary Education- Foundation Stage, Key Stages 1 & 2

Visit The Bowes Museum to discover the benefits of our exceptional education programme. Join in our 'Hands on Arts' workshops where you can combine an exploration of the inspiring collection with a practical workshop on site.

 

Please read below to see the sessions and topics we have to offer your school. For further details please call 01833 694602. 

Many thanks

 

Primary Education Services - 2010-2011

Education at The Bowes Museum has state of the art facilities and fantastic resources providing the ideal base for your school visits.

 

What does the 'Hands on Arts' package include?

  • An education pack of pre-visit and follow-up activities based on your chosen topic.
  • A full day in the Museum with an Education Officer, including a half-day workshop exploring the collections linked to your chosen topic and a half-day practical workshop learning the skills and techniques linked to your study focus. Created artwork is yours to take home.

  

Topics

New for 2011

A Tudor Feast

Bring the Tudors to life by taking part in a fantastic 'Living History' workshop. Help prepare for a Tudor feast, discover what was on the menu in Tudor times and even learn a dance or two.

Eat Your Art Out

Follow the healthy eating trail in the galleries and take part in a practical activity of your choice, ranging from soft sculptures, simple printing and fabric collages. 

 

Suitable for Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1

Toys from the Past

A hands-on workshop looking at toys throughout the ages with the chance to make your own peg doll.

 

Suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2  

Pattern Power!
Explore patterned decoration in the galleries and have a go at printing your own designs.
Portraits and Portraiture
Learn what portraits can reveal from pose, settings and accessories and try out self-portrait techniques.
 
  

Suitable for Key Stage 2 

Contain Yourself!
Examine the history of containers, discover their practical and decorative uses and create your own container in clay.
Greek Myths and Legends
Explore the history of the Greeks. Discover mythical stories and legends through the Museum's collections, and then create your own Greek artefact using clay.
Green and Pleasant Land: Watercolour Landscapes
Discover the history of landscape painting from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century, and try your hand at creating a watercolour masterpiece.
Take a Seat
Learn about the different parts of a chair, discover its design history and make your own model inspired by the Sedan Chair.
 
 

Dare to Inspire Project

Learning outside the classroom at its best! Take part in this innovative project which encourages child initiated learning through regular visits to the Museum. For more information please contact Pauline Hukin, Education Officer on 01833 694602.

 
 
Want something different? Please contact the Education Department where we will discuss your requirements and endeavour to provide something tailored to your specific needs.
  

Costs

Museum Visit (explore the collection) - £3.00 per child

Morning session: 10.00am-11.30am or Afternoon session: 12.30pm-2.00pm

Hands on Arts Package (explore the collection and craft session) - £4.50 per child, including materials.

Full day session: 10.00am - 2.00pm
 
 

Self Guided Visits

Self guided visits must be booked through the Education Department on 01833 694602. The charge is £2 per child and up to 5 adults are free, the charge will include an Education Room where available. Subject specific education packs are available to support your self guided visit at a cost of £15 each.
 

Free Pre-Visit

You and a guest are welcome to visit the Museum without charge, to help you prepare for your school visit. Please telephone in advance to book your place to ensure you are not charged.

 

Schools cancelling within 8 days of the booked session will be required to pay full session costs.

 

The Museum Network E-Learning

Four e-learning units on the themes of Portraiture, Landscapes, Greek and Roman Myths and Materials have been created through The Museum Network partnership. For more information please visit www.museumnetworkuk.org
 
(The Museum Network is a partnership between The Bowes Museum, Compton Verney, The Holburne Museum, Waddesdon Manor and The Wallace Collection.)
 
 

 

Contact Details

The Bowes Museum

Barnard Castle

County Durham

DL12 8NP

01833 694602

education@thebowesmuseum.org.uk

 

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